The Daily Hotness: Bat-Jedi, the shark slayer

Not even the almighty shark can stand a chance against Batman with a Light Saber. [ViaToplessRobot] A new Dtoid feature is born,God of War IIIis out OMG, Ben checked outFrobot,‘Splosion Man’stheme song is up onRock Band Network,Sword & Sworcery is beautiful and more happened on 03/15/10. Destructoid Originals:Destructoid Top TenNew releases: God of War III, Pokemon Gold/Silver & moreSend us your questions for the 142nd episode of PodtoidGet me results: How to solve the JRPG GrindWe are locked in an eternal food eating contest with 2KCommunity:Community blogs of 03/15/10Forum of the day:What Are Your Favorite Destructoid Memories?...

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Casey Hutchinson

The DTOID Show: Wasteland 2, Borderlands 2, & Square Enix

So much DLC! Since my intrepid co-host is still off in Hawaii, undoubtedly contracting several deadly strains of bird flu, Adam Sessler stepped in on today’s show again to talk about Steam’s new exclusive daily challenges forSpelunky, the Ouya’s disappointingsales numbers, and the upcoming compendium of DLC forSaints Row IV. We also discuss the new season of DLC forBorderlands 2, the (rather unsurprising) delay ofWasteland 2,and thedramasurrounding Eidos Montreal and Square Enix....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Helen Hansen

The Elder Scrolls: Blades won’t have an offline mode on Switch

Hope, dashed After reading CJ’s Early Access reviewI decided to check outThe Elder Scrolls: Blades, but really held off playing it in earnest until the Switch edition debuted alongside of the 1.0 edition of the game. That version, as it turns out, is still coming, but will have a few concessions that mobile players are living with now. Speaking to Bethesda’s Craig Lafferty (project lead) and Matt Carofano (art director), Nintendo Everything uncovered some of the core plans forBladeson Switch, most notably that there will “probably not” be touch controls on Switch in lieu of tangible/motion controls (the latter will only be with the Joy-Con, not the Pro)....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · James Thomas

The most unrealistic thing that has ever happened in a video game

“I likedIndigo Prophecy, butHeavy RainandBeyondsucked.” Oh, is that right?Heavy Rainis a little bit bad, and I haven’t playedBeyond, but let’s never get rose-tinted when talking aboutFahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy. Because for its exciting, body-hiding opening, it had plenty of garbage going on, including the most unrealistic thing ever seen in a medium where plumbers smash turtles andDoomguy’s abs look like that. Here is the breakdown. Bad sweatered goofball of a main character, Lucas, has been broken up with....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Abigail Blanchard

The Splatoon team had over 70 ideas before they settled on squids and paint

Did You Know Gaming Did You Know Gaming has another episode ready for your eyeholes, and this time it’sSplatoonrelated. While some of this was already known (it was supposed to be aMariogame, and then featured bunnies at one point), there’s a lot of other cool facts afoot, like the fact that the punk rock theme permeated throughout the entire production, not just by way of the soundtrack. Also, I really wantthat CanadianSplatoonfroyo....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Abigail Taylor

Unicorn Overlord shows off elves, enemies, and many, many classes

There is a sizeable pile of role-playing games arriving in 2024, making for a pretty packed start to the year. But even withInfinite Wealth,Rebirth, and more on deck, one game has continued to spur our interest in the (virtual) Destructoid offices:Unicorn Overlord. Today, Atlus and Vanillaware are sharing more details about the upcoming tactics RPG. Vanillaware is known for a few things, depending on who you ask: incredible art, maybe, or its side-scrolling action inOdin SphereandMuramasa, sure....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Victor Mccoy

Vin Diesel talks about his dream game, reveals Barca B.C.

Practically everyone with a passion for videogames — publishers, developers, designers, artists, players, etc. — has a dream or lofty idea they’d love to see implemented. It could be as simple as a subtle tweak. But it also could be as complex as designing an original property. Whatever the dream is, it can be hard to put into practice. Licenses, marketing, retail, and money clot the development processes, occasionally making the dream impossible....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · David Reynolds

Vita downloads confirmed cheaper than cartridges

For those wondering if PlayStation Vita owners in the US will get a discounted price for purchasing the digital releases of their games as compared to boxed retail copies (as in Japan), it looks as though that may indeed be the case. An intrepid Destructoid reader was browsing through their local Best Buy store and snapped up some shots of company computers listing the digital versions upcoming Vita titlesUncharted: Golden Abyss, Little Deviants, Modnation Racers, Hotshots GolfandEscape Planas being priced 10% below the physical copy....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Gregory Thomas

What did you think of the Mortal Kombat 11 beta?

I got called a lot of rude names, so business as usual This weekend, pre-order customers for the PS4 and Xbox One editions ofMortal Kombat 11were given the opportunity to find themselves neck-deep in the wanton violence and clothes-ruining viscera of NetherRealm Studios’ upcoming sequel. Five characters were on offer, alongside a short single-player tower and Vs. online battles, letting fans get a peek at the long-running series’ newest entry....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Sarah Edwards

What happened to Daigo after the live event in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3?

FollowingFortnite’smain storyline is crucial for understanding what’s happening around the island at any given point. Sometimes, though, parts of the story get a bit confusing, as is the case with what happened to Daigo after the Super Showdown live event. Even if you watched the full live event, you may not be sure what happened to Daigo, since he’s only featured in a small portion of it. If you want to ensure you’re caught up with the lore before the next season begins, here’swhat happened to Daigo after the live event inFortniteChapter Six, season three....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · John Hernandez

Where to find all Polaroids in chapter 3 of Life is Strange: Double Exposure

As you progress through the main story ofLife is Strange: Double Exposure, it’s always worth examining your surroundings to make sure that you don’t miss out on any collectibles or optional encounters. The collectibles inDouble Exposurecome in the form of Polaroids that are littered throughout the different scenes of each chapter, and there are five to find in Chapter 3. Where to find all of the Polaroids in Chapter 3 of Life is Strange: Double Exposure While some of the Polaroids in Chapter 3 will be found organically, and all of them are hard to miss if you thoroughly inspect all of your surroundings, it’s easy to get excited by where the story is headed and miss one or two....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Julie Brooks

Wrath of the Machine is the best Destiny raid outside of King’s Fall

Can’t wait for Heroic Raiding is my favorite part ofDestiny. It’s not even close. While some folks prefer getting friends together and casually chilling with Strikes or Patrols once a week, I’m firmly in the progression camp. It’s partially due to my MMO upbringing that’s ingrained in my mind sinceUltima Online, but I live for finding new gear, and as it turns out, a lot of people feel the same....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Grant Brown

Wuthering Waves 2.3 Astrite and total pull count estimation

The total Astrites and pull count estimation in theWuthering Waves2.3 update was recently shared online. This version also coincides with the game’s first anniversary, so players have been expecting many rewards. However, the estimated pull count inWuwa2.3 doesn’t look that different from the regular updates. Read on for more details about the total Astrites and pull you can obtain in the upcoming anniversary patch. Wuwa 2.3 total Astrites and estimated pull count A user named@Mortefis_Noteon X has shared the total amount of Astrites one can obtain in theWuthering Waves2....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Paula Hampton